ANNESYLVIA's Blogs

I am learning to freeze a lot of different foods instead of throwing out food along with my money! So, I thought I share the tip!
Here are some tips on preserving herbs in oil.
8 Steps for Freezing Herbs in Oil
Choose firm, fresh... Read more

I just did not want to go to the gym today. Then I thought about a spark article about how no one ever feels guilty about going to the gym but do feel guilty if they don't go. So, I went. I was on the stationary bike for half an hour (instead of... Read more

Today was really lots of fun.
Once the kids were off to school I headed for the gym for a spinning class. I then heading for the sauna after that took a shower and headed home.
My friend picked me up and we went for our body massages ... Read more

It starts with a Kiss and ends with a commitment. Sorry, young lovers, I am talking about nutrition and fitness.
We enthusiastically make New Year's resolutions to change our health and our life, only to watch them fizzle out in months, we... Read more

Here it is Christmas Eve, and I am finally done with Christmas shopping. I do have 3 more gifts to wrap, which I bought weeks ago just wanted to add something to box before wrapping.
I did forget my pooch, Zhanne, Michael will buy her some... Read more

I almost completely forgot about today. I been under the weather these past few weeks and it got a little worst this week. I am (like most) under stress because of the holidays. Which is not helping any. And busy as ever too.
I am looking ... Read more

Return to the basics. {Part of SP article with my added ingredient)
First, you must value food and the variety of goodness that it brings.
Second, Controlled portions,
third, smart substitutions and
Fouth, power foods (high protein, h... Read more

So, here it is black Friday. We let our children go online and buy one item each. Grandpa came over for dinner along with our cousins and uncle. He gave each grandchild a little money. So, today they wanted us to take them out to buy a game or t... Read more

Around 4am right in front of our home a speeding car smashed into our neighbors tree and turned over. He was lucky enough to walk away from the accident. He was alone in the car and hit no one but a tree. I am glad everything is basically okay.
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A spark buddy of mine Anne-Eliz wrote a blog today. It talked about the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and what effect will it have on children's memories. It got her thinking about her own past storm experiences as a child. I too have such memori... Read more

Just an update to last blog.
Our power is back on since last evening. Which is ironic because my DH has been scrambling looking for a generator, which we both agree to buy one after last year Halloween storm, since last Wednesday. Yet ever... Read more

Here I am at the library after Hurricane Sandy. Boy the aftermath is crazy huh?
Well, we are blessed because we are all safe and doing well. Our home, vehicles and pool and deck are okay. Not too sure about entire deck but no major damage. As ... Read more

I have been working a lot these past for weeks. I am happy to announce that I was called into the office today and asked if I would work the next two weeks as well. Of course I said yes.
The only situation I see is that with the children s... Read more